Registered Dietitian - Cardiac Rehab

Overview
The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the nutrition screening, assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and education of Cardiac rehab patients through an integrated approach to nutrition care.
This position will work Monday, Tuesday and every third Wednesday: CATR Cardiac Rehab.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: Curtis Cardiac Rehab
Qualifications
Education Level
Field of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
And
Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
And
Driver's License - Varies
Routine weekly travel to other CFH sites is expected. Required to drive your own vehicle to sites if a department vehicle is not available
Work Experience
Length of Experience
Healthcare
1+ years
Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements
Required English Skills
Basic reading skills
Basic writing skills
Basic oral skills
Communication Skills
Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker
Interaction with a wide variety of people
Maintain confidential information
Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information
Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor
Computer Skills
Intermediate computer knowledge: Ability to troubleshoot minor problems within a Windows OS, operates within a network environment, uses spreadsheet, database, word processing, and internet applications proficiently. Learns new applications without difficulty and is able to aid others in immediate work area with computer questions.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE NUTRITION CARE OF PATIENTS ACCORDING TO POLICIES & PROCEDURES

• Responsible for nutritional assessment completions 100% per policy
• Meets charting guidelines 100% of the time determined by chart audits
• Provides quality medical nutrition therapy as appropriate on cardiac rehab patients including necessary follows and in accordance with facility policy

ACTIVELY PROVIDES NUTRITION SUPPORT THROUGH ASSESSMENT, DEVELOPMENT OF A NUTRITION CARE PLAN, CONDUCTION OF LIVE COOKING COURSES AND NUTRITION WORKSHOPS

• Works with other Cardiac Rehab Team members to provide nutrition therapy to patients in a timely manner.
• Writes and manages care plans for all patients to be kept in their files with the department
• Performs 1:1 consultations with all newly enrolled cardiac rehab patients as appropriate
• Conducts nutrition workshops to cardiac rehab classes as outlined in the education calendar
• Performs live cooking courses for cardiac rehab patients on a weekly basis as outlined by the department

PROVIDES NUTRITION CARE OF PATIENTS ACCORDING TO REGULATORY BODIES SUCH AS JCAHO, IDPH, CARF, ETC. AND CURRENT TRENDS AND KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED ANNUALLY

• Maintains knowledge of regulations
• Analyzes performance compared to regulations and offers ways to better, efficiently comply to provide optimum nutrition care
• Fulfills CDR and IDPR education requirements and maintains report portfolio with education receipts for IDPH or CDR audit

PROVIDES NUTRITION EDUCATION TO PATIENTS, FAMILIES, COMMUNITY EVENTS, STAFF GROUPS, ETC.

• Develops and utilizes a variety of processes to determine patient education needs, ie consults, assessments, etc.
• Works cooperatively with cardiac rehab team members in determining and providing patients' education needs
• Provides nutrition education to patients, family members, staff, and community groups

Department Specific Job Function
Must be able to travel to conduct consultations, workshops, and live cooking courses between all Cardiac Rehab regional sites
About Us
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $23.52per hour - $39.28per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.